Four Years Ago, Don, a Single Taxpayer, Acquired Stock in a Corporation

question 86

Essay

Four years ago, Don, a single taxpayer, acquired stock in a corporation that qualified as a small business corporation under § 1244, at a cost of $60,000. Don wants to give his son, Ron, $20,000 to help finance Ron's college education. The stock is currently worth $20,000. Don is considering selling the stock in the current year for $20,000 and giving the cash to Ron. As an alternative, Don could give the stock to Ron and let Ron sell it for $20,000. Which alternative should Don choose?

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